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2018 PA Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST)

2018 PA Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST)-2025

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The document outlines the Pennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST), which provides a framework for EMS providers to follow specific medical orders regarding resuscitation and treatment based on a patient's wishes and medical condition. It includes options for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, medical interventions, hydration, nutrition, and antibiotics. The form must be completed by a healthcare professional and signed by both the physician and the patient or their surrogate to be valid. It emphasizes the importance of dignity, respect, and periodic review of the orders.

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Are POLST forms used in every state?

POLST forms vary from state to state, and may differ in name and structure depending on which state you live inbut theyre conceptually the same across all states. Many states do not yet have a POLST form.

What is the difference between a POLST and a MOLST?

POLST or POST (physician/provider orders for life-sustaining treatment). MOLST (medical orders for life-sustaining treatment). COLST (clinician orders for life-sustaining treatment). MOST (medical order for scope of treatment).

Does PA have a POLST form?

Pennsylvania Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) The POLST form specifies the types of medical treatment that a patient wishes to receive towards the end of life. These medical orders must be signed by the patient or the patients surrogate and either a: Patients physician. Physician assistant.

Does Pennsylvania have a POLST form?

Pennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) is a medical order that gives patients more control over their end-of-life care. The POLST form specifies the types of medical treatment that a patient wishes to receive towards the end of life.

What is a Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment or POLST paradigm form?

A POLST form tells all health care providers during a medical emergency what you want: Take me to the hospital or I want to stay here Yes, attempt CPR or No, dont attempt CPR These are the medical treatments I want

What is the difference between a POLST and a DNR?

A POLST is more comprehensive than a Do Not Resuscitate order. A DNR is a stand-alone document that tells emergency medical personnel whether to perform CPR if your heart and breathing stop and you are unresponsive. A POLST includes your instructions about whether or not to perform CPR, but it doesnt stop there.

2018 PA Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST)-2025

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